1996 BMW 520 vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 164 kg more than 1996 BMW 520.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |